A lack of clearance between the engine cover and the speed control cable connector meant the throttle could get stick open when the accelerator was fully depressed. Following a petition from the Center for Auto Safety, NHTSA opened an investigation and eventually issued a recall to fix the sticky throttles in the 2001–2004 model years.
Even with the throttles fixed, the 2001 model year could still have trouble stopping due to multiple problems with leaking brakes.
2001 Ford Escape XLT shifter cable grommet wore out and needs to be replaced. Fairly insignificant cost but a pain in the butt to fix. Had a problem removing one of the 3 screws and took approximately 1.5 hours to get the damn thing out. Grommet cost $10.95 when ordered but have to wait for it to be shipped. Should be fairly simple as per 'Youtube'. Then I have to put the column back together, also fairly simple for Youtube but probably not for John.
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2001 Ford Escape XLT shifter cable grommet wore out and needs to be replaced. Fairly insignificant cost but a pain in the butt to fix. Had a problem removing one of the 3 screws and took approximately 1.5 hours to get the damn thing out. Grommet cost $10.95 when ordered but have to wait for it to be shipped. Should be fairly simple as per 'Youtube'. Then I have to put the column back together, also fairly simple for Youtube but probably not for John.
- Jack F., Foley, AL, US